Kehillat Nashira: Borehamwood Partnership Minyan

12/06/2026

In this week's 90-second video sermon, Rabbi Miriam invites us to consider the hidden stories of the women who did not die in the aftermath of the Spies episode, as the decree was just against the men, yet whose experiences are largely absent from the Torah's narrative.

Watch on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZep8fvqEYC/

Or on our blog: https://www.kehillatnashira.org/post/parsha-shelach-lecha-1

This week, Rabbi Miriam shares a 90-second video sermon on Parashat Shelach Lecha. She reflects:"Our parasha contains a huge story. But what about the back story?"Click below to find out:We All Stood Together - By Merle Feld|for Rachel AdlerMy brother and I were at SinaiHe kept a journalof what he s...

10/06/2026

🏗️ From this... to this.

The first phase of works has begun, with the strip-out of the building now in progress.

There's a long way to go, but we've started the journey towards creating our renewed home. We look forward to welcoming our community back into a space designed to support prayer, learning, celebration and connection.

09/06/2026

✨ Shabbat Korach ✨

Join us on Shabbat 20 June as we welcome two visiting scholars, Rabba Wendy Amsellem and Rabbi Mike Moskowitz (.mike )

🕤 Service: 9.30am
👧 Children’s Services: 11.00am
🍽️ Kiddush to follow

Please note that this week's service will take place at an alternative location due to building works.

We look forward to learning together and welcoming our guests to the Kehillat Nashira community.

08/06/2026

The Nova Exhibition tells the story of the Nova Music Festival and the events of 7 October through testimony, artefacts, photographs and personal accounts.

Kehillat Nashira is organising two group visits this month:

📅 Tuesday 10 June, led by Jude Farshi
📅 Wednesday 25 June, led by Rabbi Miriam Lorie

Both groups will meet for a 6:30pm arrival. After the exhibition, there will be an opportunity to continue the conversation informally over a drink, with space to reflect on and process the experience together.

If you would like to join either visit, please email [email protected] and let us know which date you would like to attend.

04/06/2026

Continuing our celebrations, we'd like to recognise just a few of the many people who help make Kehillat Nashira possible.

Thank you to:

⭐ The Gazvey family (along with Maraneys - see below), for their dedication to organising and supporting kiddushim

⭐ Miriam Westbrook, for her longstanding coordination of children's activities

⭐ Chana Baram, for her commitment as Gabba'it and Interim Chair

⭐ Joe Roukin, for always being willing to help and take on the practical jobs that keep things running

⭐ The Maraney family, for leading our Purim packing event with Gratitude

⭐ Jonny Hart, for his leadership and commitment to our new building project

⭐ Gary Sakol and Victoria Dadds, for bringing enthusiasm, energy and a welcoming spirit to our community

⭐ Our leiners, daveners and community teachers, whose learning, preparation and generosity enrich our services and programmes throughout the year

These individuals represent something much bigger. Kehillat Nashira is built by people who generously give their time, skills and energy in countless different ways.

To everyone who volunteers, whether visibly or behind the scenes, thank you.

03/06/2026

✨ Shabbat Beha’alotecha ✨

Join us this Shabbat at Kehillat Nashira.

🕤 Service: 9.30am
👧 Children’s Services: 11.00am
🍽️ Kiddush to follow

Kiddush is generously sponsored by Chavi and Michael Sufrin in celebration of Chavi’s 40th birthday. Mazal tov!

Please note: this week's service location during building works.

02/06/2026

A Jew, an atheist, a Christian and a Muslim find themselves sharing a chemotherapy suite...

In this reflection, Rabbi Miriam Lorie explores unexpected encounters, shared humanity, and the conversations that emerge in difficult places.

You can listen to the original BBC Radio 2Pause for Thought or read the full piece on our blog.

🎧 Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nmcr0m

📖 Read: https://www.kehillatnashira.org/post/a-jew-atheist-christian-and-muslim-in-a-chemo-suite

02/06/2026

Our full summer programme at Kehillat Nashira!

Highlights include:
• The return of visiting scholars Rabba Wendy Amsellem and Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, whose teaching and conversation always bring thoughtfulness to our community.
• A TFL (Think. Feel. Learn) session this July, following our non-traditional Shabbat format centred around learning, reflection, meditation and conversation.
• Our annual candlelit outdoor Eicha reading and Tisha B'Av observance as a community.

Please note: due to ongoing building work, our service locations will vary over the summer, so do take careful note of the venue listed for each event.

Dates and locations can be found below, DM for full address.

01/06/2026

This Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating the people who make Kehillat Nashira possible.

From leading services and organising kiddushim, to setting up chairs, welcoming newcomers, preparing children's activities, serving on committees, and helping behind the scenes, our community is powered by volunteers.

One of the things that makes Kehillat Nashira special is that when something needs doing, people simply step forward. Whether it's carrying tables after kiddush, helping with a one-off event, or taking on a regular responsibility, every contribution helps sustain and strengthen our community.

Thank you to everyone who gives their time, energy and care to help our community flourish.

29/05/2026

Someone once asked me why I'd draw attention to Sotah, one of the more difficult chapters in the Torah for people today. Shouldn't we skim over it to the nice bits? But I think there's such deep beauty in the dance that each generation has done in interpreting the Torah, with great reverence, starting with Moshe himself, then the Mishna, Gemara and thousands of years to this day. Because it affects us deeply today. The line I talk about here on women studying Torah is a case in point. So let's not shy away from anything in Torah. Let's learn it more.

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